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Uloga disocijacije u propadanju zbirki u bibliotekama, muzejima i arhivima
The Role of Dissociation in the Deterioration of Collections in Libraries, Museums and Archives

Author(s): Madžida Smajkić
Subject(s): Library and Information Science, Archiving, Preservation
Published by: Asocijacija informacijskih stručnjaka – bibliotekara, arhivista i muzeologa
Keywords: dissociation; loss of information; damage to collections; preventive conservation; digitization;

Summary/Abstract: This paper will examine the impact of dissociation on the long-term preservation of cultural heritage in libraries, museums and archives. Dissociation, characterized by the separation of an object from its appropriate contextual and environmental conditions, poses a significant threat to the integrity of collections. Dissociation, which refers to the separation of an object from its context, can indeed have detrimental effects on cultural heritage materials. It relates to the loss of information associated with an object, such as data its origin or location, without which the object loses significance, value, or is lost. This can include the loss of identification tags, misplaced parts of the item, or lack of information.The paper will also highlight the importance of digitization, which can play a significant role in addressing the problem of information loss about items. By digitizing cultural artifacts, documents, artworks, historical sites, and other aspects of cultural heritage, we can ensure they are preserved for future generations and accessible to a wider audience.

  • Issue Year: 2025
  • Issue No: 11
  • Page Range: 277-290
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Bosnian
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